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Our annual programme of events celebrating global culture

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Global Week is our annual celebration of global culture and international diversity at the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ and within our beautiful City.

 

Global Week 2025 Programme

All events are free to attend.

Some events are ticketed for capacity reasons. For non-ticketed events, just turn up!

Students celebrating Holi covered in different coloured powder paint
<̽»¨¾«Ñ¡>Sunday 16 March

Holi Colour Run - ticketed event *this event will be filmed and photographed*

12.00pm - Gun House Green

Student smiling, she has Tanzanian flags painted on her cheeks
<̽»¨¾«Ñ¡>Monday 17 March

Global Messages of Goodwill - an art and craft event

11.00am - 3.00pm - University Library

Global Menu - a variety of international dishes

11.30am - 2.00pm - The Hub / The Terrace / Chimes Cafés

Heritage Hub - exhibition

11.00am - 2.00pm - Park Building Exhibition Space

Beyond Borders - panel discussion with students, alumni and staff - ticketed event

4.00pm - 6.00pm - Park Building Café

The Road to Karachi - a presentation from Nadia Arab with drinks and nibbles 

5.30pm - Chimes Cafe, University Learning Centre

International Film Screening: Parasite (South Korea) - 2020 Best Picture Oscar winner 

6.30pm - 9.00pm - Eldon Building

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<̽»¨¾«Ñ¡>Tuesday 18 March

Football Fever! - 7-a-side football tournament - *this event will be filmed and photographed* - ticketed event

11.00am - 2.00pm - Langstone Sport Site

Global Messages of Goodwill - an art and craft event

11.00am - 3.00pm - University Library

Portsmouth Central Library Mobile Tuktuk - celebrating global literature

11.00am - 3.00pm - The Plaza

Global Menu - a variety of international dishes

11.30am - 2.00pm - The Hub / The Terrace / Chimes Cafes

Beach Walk - a walk along the seafront

11.30am - 1.00pm - University Chaplaincy

Karen Blackett, Chancellor of UoP - "How having a global mindset shaped my success" - ticketed event

12.00pm - 1.00pm - Richmond Building LT2

International Alumni Tips for UK Career Success - ticketed event

4.00pm - 5.30pm - Careers and Employability Centre

Global Monsters: Film Panel discussion - ticketed event

5.00pm - 6.30pm - Online event

International Film Screening: The Lunchbox (India) - a love story centred around food and human connection

6.30pm - 8.15pm - Eldon Building

Festival of Cultures 2022 by Global
<̽»¨¾«Ñ¡>Wednesday 19 March

How to succeed in a UK postgraduate degree as an international student - ticketed event

9.30am - 10.30am - Online

Humanities and Social Sciences Global Day - a variety of events celebrating global culture

9.30am - 5.00pm - Park, LRC and St George's Buildings

Summer Mobilities Showcase - discover summer mobility opportunities

9.30am - 12.00pm - Eldon Foyer, Eldon Building

Health Without Borders: A Biomedical Scientist's global tour of human disease

10.00am - 11.00am - St Michael's Building, SM2.07

Showcasing Global Engagement at BAL - exhibition

11.00am - 12.00pm - Richmond Building Atrium

Global Menu - a variety of international dishes

11.30am - 2.00pm - The Hub / The Terrace / Chimes Cafés

International Tea - a quiz and tea

1.00pm - 2.00pm - King Henry Building, Student Room 1.05

Global Bake Off

1.00pm - 2.00pm - Science and Health Faculty Office (Staff Only)

Share Your Experiences: Spirituality and Culture

3.00pm - 4.00pm - Multi-faith Room, Chaplaincy

Portsmouth in the Republic of Guinea - showcasing Portsmouth residents' support of international education

6.00pm - 8.00pm - Eldon Building, W1.10

Iftar - everyone is welcome to this community Iftar where food is provided

6.00pm - University Chaplaincy, St Pauls Road

Festival of Cultures event hosted by Global.
<̽»¨¾«Ñ¡>Thursday 20 March

Global Menu - a variety of international dishes

11.30am - 2.00pm - The Hub / The Terrace / Chimes Cafés

Festival of Cultures - exhibition - *this event will be filmed and photographed*

11.30am - 3.00pm - Ravelin Sports Centre

Solent Language Hub Visit - groups of local school children visiting Festival of Cultures

1.00pm - 2.00pm - Ravelin Sports Centre

Board Games and Lego at Chaplaincy

2.00pm - 4.00pm - Chaplaincy Lounge

Chaplaincy Quiz

4.00pm - 5.00pm - Chaplaincy Lounge

International Film Screening: Atlantique (Senegal) - "Arranged to marry a rich man, young Ada is crushed when her true love goes missing at sea during a migration attempt - until a miracle reunites them"

5.30pm - 7.30pm - Eldon Building, W1.11

Performance Showcase - performances from across the world - *this event will be filmed and photographed*

6.00pm - 8.00pm - Ravelin Sports Centre

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<̽»¨¾«Ñ¡>Friday 21 March

Global Menu - a variety of international dishes

11.30am - 2.00pm - The Hub / The Terrace / Chimes Cafés

Chris Lubbe - Nelson Mandela's former bodyguard - In person talk - ticketed event *this event will be filmed and photographed*

1.00pm - 2.00pm - St Michael's Building, SM1.01

ISA x UPSU Global Smartphone Quiz ticketed event

6.00pm - 8.00pm - Student's Union, Third Space

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<̽»¨¾«Ñ¡>Saturday 22 March

A Language Learners Dream Day! Cornish ticketed event

10.00am - 10.55am - Online

A Language Learners Dream Day! Welsh ticketed event

11.00am - 11.55am - Online

A Language Learners Dream Day! Russian ticketed event

1.00pm - 2.00pm - Online

Global Week 2025 | 15-23 March

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Global Week 2024 | 8-17 March